2. endless time, space, or quantity. 3. an infinitely or indefinitely great number or amount. 4. (General Physics) optics photog a point that is far enough away from a lens, mirror, etc, for the light emitted by it to fall in parallel rays on the surface of the lens, etc.
universal. adjective. 1  Of, relating to, or affecting the entire universe: the universal laws of physics. 2  Including, relating to, or affecting all members of the class or group under consideration; applicable in all cases: universal vaccination; universal suffrage.
universalism. 1  universal character; universality. 2  a universal range of knowledge, interests, or activities. ( 3 initial capital letter) the doctrine that emphasizes the universal fatherhood of God and the final salvation of all souls. Compare apocatastasis (def 2).